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> OT: Mazda unveils a Targa Miata
Rand
post Mar 22 2016, 06:20 PM
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Not sure what to think yet, but interesting.

More here: New MX5


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post Mar 22 2016, 06:22 PM
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It's about time they did something interesting with the Miata.
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post Mar 22 2016, 07:16 PM
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great looking coupe look, but could they have come up with a more complicated way to convert the roof?
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a $20k solution to a 100 dollar problem.
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post Mar 22 2016, 07:27 PM
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http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/news-2017-...ding-targa-top/

Looks complicated. I like it though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 22 2016, 07:47 PM
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Why not give the full hardtop everyone has been wanting for years?
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post Mar 22 2016, 07:49 PM
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I would have thought that the weight concious miata would have gone for a cloth targa to keep the price and weight down...
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post Mar 22 2016, 08:07 PM
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Yea,..not that cool looking ...
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post Mar 23 2016, 04:59 AM
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Slick.
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post Mar 23 2016, 05:06 AM
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Targa drop method stolen from the latest 911 Targa (997 series I think).
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post Mar 23 2016, 12:38 PM
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Nice!

Kind of reminds me of my current DD:

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However the scale of the ass end just looks a little bit wrong on the Miata.
The 914 has better proportions with the rear end IMO.

I just dont like having the driver so far back from the CG like in the BMW Z4:
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But I might reconsider a miata now.
I have never been a fan of soft tops since I actually rolled a car.
That's why my next car will likely be a Cayman instead of a Boxster.
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post Mar 23 2016, 12:40 PM
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T Tops would have been better.
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post Mar 23 2016, 01:53 PM
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Like putting lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig.
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post Mar 23 2016, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(stugray @ Mar 23 2016, 10:38 AM) *

Nice!
But I might reconsider a miata now.
I have never been a fan of soft tops since I actually rolled a car.
That's why my next car will likely be a Cayman instead of a Boxster.


I am not sure a folding hard top will give you much roll over protection. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Mar 23 2016, 03:06 PM
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Meh, I initially thought wow.... But as soon as the Mr Wizard top went into action they lost me..... Just give me a simple clamp on light weight panel please....... What is it with society and making everything automatic??? What made the Miata special (for girls ;-) ) was the light weight simplicity of the car. They are definitely going upscale, while I think it is cool, I'd prefer a simple panel. I'd love to see the FRSA or BRZ as a Targa or removeable roof car. I almost bought one a few years ago, but the M3 is paid for and just too good to give up.
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post Mar 23 2016, 05:23 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Some folks are arguing about wanting a true removable targa, while others talk about BRZs and M3s? I think the problem is if you want to sell a car, you have to be able to sell it to the masses. These days, the masses want power everything. We did it to ourselves. You want a roots sportscar? Try the Ginetta G4 or a Caterham. I think Mazda did a decent job here.
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post Mar 24 2016, 09:40 AM
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I don't mind it. The guy in the drivers seat looks irritated though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . He has a "who farted?" look.
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post Mar 24 2016, 10:21 AM
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The side view Kinda reminds me of an Opel gt
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post Mar 24 2016, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(maf914 @ Mar 23 2016, 02:40 PM) *

I am not sure a folding hard top will give you much roll over protection. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


You would be surprised! When sliding across the road on the top with no roof, a 1" diameter tree branch could kill you. I'll take that extra layer of sheet metal anyday.
But I agree, that flimsy metal they use today is nothing compared to the roof of a Karman Ghia :-)

QUOTE(Chris H. @ Mar 24 2016, 09:40 AM) *

I don't mind it. The guy in the drivers seat looks irritated though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . He has a "who farted?" look.


No that's the "They put ME in charge of this Million Dollar prototype! If ANYONE BUT ME TOUCHES IT they will pull back a bloody stump" look.
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post Mar 24 2016, 11:57 AM
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Corporate Sports Car Design Institute came up with it by market research no doubt.
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post Mar 24 2016, 07:22 PM
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I am not sure a folding hard top will give you much roll over protection.


Really?? Considering the predecessors are roadsters?
The point of the targa isn't to provide roll over protection.
Could add a bar or cage if you are worried about rolling your ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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